9/26/25 - Virginia’s next governor will be a commonwealth first

This week, the VPM Daily Newscast is showcasing the candidates for statewide office. 

(00:11) Intro with State Politics Reporter Jahd Khalil 

(00:53) Jahd and VPM News Features Editor Whittney Evans discuss Winsome Earle-Sears 

(07:36) Abigail Spanberger 

All in-person interviews took place at the Virginia Museum of History and Culture. 

⁠⁠Early voting⁠⁠ is open now in Virginia and lasts through Nov. 1. Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 4. 

Read more: 

VPM News' interview questions for Winsome Earle-Sears 

Abigail Spanberger: Governor needs to be 'steady' amid federal uncertainty 

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